Huish Episcopi Academy, based in Langport, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Huish Episcopi Academy currently has around 1417 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.6% boys and 53.4% girls. Around 15.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (90%) , including 31% who stay in school sixth forms and 48% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Wincanton Road, Langport, TA10 9SS
Website:
Telephone:
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Somerset
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Nat Parnell
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 136294

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1570
Number of Pupils: 1417
Number of Boys: 660
Number of Girls: 757

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (-0.14)
Of the 248 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 240 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.14
Local authority average
-0.25
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
19%
Local authority average
26%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
47%
Local authority average
34%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
45.9
Local authority average
40.9
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.9
Local authority average
3.4
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
97%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Huish Episcopi Primary School
North Street , TA10 9RW
- not rated 664 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Huish Episcopi Primary School
North Street , TA10 9RW
3out of 4 664 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Huish Episcopi Academy
Wincanton Road , Huish Episcopi TA10 9SS
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Huish Episcopi Science College
Wincanton Road , Huish Episcopi TA10 9SS
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Huish Episcopi Academy
Wincanton Road , TA10 9SS
1out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bartletts Elm Special School
Field Road , TA10 9SP
- not rated 781 yd Community special school Not Applicable Boys More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.